Thursday, January 30, 2025

30th January 2025

Water levels at Athelhampton are very high with good water levels at Mill Mead and Waterbarn Cottages. Wildfowl were scattered across the flooded areas. Lapwing 350, and Snipe 6 were noted on Mill Mead.

A calm sunny day which provided perfect conditions for raptors and they did not dissapoint. A Red Kite was noted in a tree at Green Field. The adult bird remained on the farm for most of the afternoon. Buzzard 6 were noted at Mill Mead, Limepits, and Waterbarn Cottages. Kestrel 3 were noted around Waterbarn Cottages.

Red Kite
Red Kite



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